{"id":7090,"date":"2023-10-24T00:32:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T00:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handandmachine.org\/classes\/computational_fabrication\/?p=7090"},"modified":"2023-10-24T17:16:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T17:16:16","slug":"final-project-proposal-procedural-terrain-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/handandmachine.org\/classes\/computational_fabrication\/2023\/10\/24\/final-project-proposal-procedural-terrain-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Project Proposal: Procedural Terrain Generation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Perlin Noise to Map Comparison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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3D Perlin Noise Map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Minecraft 3D Printed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Project Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My main goal for this project is to utilize procedural terrain generation techniques, specifically using Perlin noise, to create a series of 3D-printed Minecraft-style biomes. These 10×10 cm blocks will encapsulate the unique characteristics of various biomes found in the Minecraft game, providing a physical and visually appealing representation of algorithmically generated landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deliverables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Procedural Terrain Generation Script<\/strong>: A Python script that uses Perlin noise and other algorithms to generate terrain heightmaps for different biomes, taking into account features like mountains, rivers, forests, and deserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3D Models for 3D Printing<\/strong>: A collection of 3D models of Minecraft biomes (e.g., forest, desert, tundra) that can be 3D printed, each encapsulated in a 10×10 cm block. These models should reflect the terrain generated by the script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biome Documentation<\/strong>: A written document describing the algorithmic approach, parameters, and principles used for generating each biome, accompanied by illustrations and diagrams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Printed Samples<\/strong>: Several 3D-printed prototype blocks representing different biomes, serving as a proof of concept before creating the final prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference Materials<\/strong>: Guides and documentation that explain the concept of procedural terrain generation, the role of Perlin noise, and how the Minecraft biomes were algorithmically created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n